What is the key difference between API Locker and Aegis?

API Locker belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution, while Aegis belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution.

How do I install API Locker or Aegis in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are API Locker and Aegis free or paid?

API Locker operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Aegis operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

API Locker lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Aegis lists 6 tools with 0 views and 13 GitHub stars.

Can I use both API Locker and Aegis together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

How do I install API Locker or Aegis in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are API Locker and Aegis free to use, or do they require API keys?

API Locker is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Aegis operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both API Locker and Aegis at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both api-locker and getaegis-aegis as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, API Locker has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Aegis holds a Quality Score of 56 /100 ( Good ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 13 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

API Locker vs Aegis

In-depth architectural comparison of the API Locker and Aegis MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

API Locker

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Aegis

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 56/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose API Locker if you need specialized Security tools running via a local process. Choose Aegis if your workspace requires Security integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose API Locker when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore API Locker Details

Choose Aegis when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: AES-256-GCM encrypted credential vault, Transparent HTTP proxy with credential injection, Agent authentication and scoped credential grants.

Explore Aegis Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	A API Locker Security	Aegis getaegis Security
Summary	Encrypted credential vault: LLM, service & OAuth keys. 21-tool MCP server for your AI agent.	Credential isolation proxy for AI agents. Injects secrets at the network boundary with domain restrictions, agent authentication, and audit logging. No SDK required — works as a transparent HTTP proxy or MCP server.
Category & Scope	Security

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

API Locker Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Aegis Tools (6)

AES-256-GCM encrypted credential vault

Transparent HTTP proxy with credential injection

Agent authentication and scoped credential grants

Domain allowlists and outbound request inspection

Audit logging with full request context

Native MCP server exposing credential-injecting tools

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

API Locker Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "api-locker": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "api-locker"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Aegis Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "getaegis-aegis": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "slack-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

API Locker is categorized under Security and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Aegis belongs to Security using local stdio subprocess. Select API Locker when you need capabilities focused on security and Aegis when you require tools for security.

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